Niall Horan has kicked off the North American leg of his The Show Live on Tour and you can check out the set list here.
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Reboots, as the past few years have shown, are beloved by the TV business. This week’s makeover centers on the upfronts, a decades-old industry ritual revitalized by a new push into streaming ads.
Fabled New York venues like Radio City Musical Hall and Lincoln Center will once again play host, and a conga line of talent will take the stages, in stark contrast with the strike-afflicted 2023 edition. As the ad business crawls toward a recovery, there are more in-person presentations – eight, up from six a year ago, filling the Monday-to-Wednesday schedule – including the debuts of Netflix and Amazon. (See full schedule below.)
After the Zoom doom loop of Covid, this year’s extravaganzas are sure to feel particularly festive. And the entry of major tech companies, including YouTube, whose Brandcast will cap off the week, will add considerable buzz. But is all of the exuberance a little irrational given the significant financial pressures weighing on the industry? Two players, Paramount Global and The CW, have opted to ditch large public events in favor of smaller-scale contact with advertisers, citing their doubts about the return on investing in a single show.
The stakes are considerable, with research firm eMarketer recently estimating that advertisers will spend about $18.8 billion in the upfront, one-third of their total TV outlay and 17% of what they will put toward digital video. Live events, particularly sports, remain vital and streaming allows for more precise targeting and marrying brands to the right shows.
For the companies carrying on with the traditional extravaganzas, there is no substitute.
“It’s just energy and momentum and bigness,” Jon Steinlauf, Chief U.S. Advertising Sales Officer for Warner Bros.
Niall Horan has kicked off the North American leg of his The Show Live on Tour and you can check out the set list here.
Amanda Holden opted for a rather risque dress in the latest Britain's Got Talent semi-final.The TV star, who has previously sparked Ofcom complaints with her choice of clothes, opted for a golden wet look dress on Thursday, 30 May.The plunging dress clung to her figure as she took her seat on the judging panel. Ahead of the show, Amanda shared some photos of the stunning dress to her Instagram page, with fans quick to compliment the star's fashion choice. One wrote: "Golden Holden, this dress is beautiful and you are beautiful in it." While another added: "It looks absolutely amazing." A third labeled Amanda "absolute perfection", and a fourth wrote: "Gosh, you look beautiful Amanda.
Matt Smith is opening up about House of the Dragon.
Megan Vick It’s been half of a decade since “The Society” captivated Netflix viewers during its short life as a streaming series. These viewers became enraptured by a rag-tag group of teens that started their own civilization after landing in an identical version of their town but devoid of the rest of its residents, including their parents. The series, which premiered in May 2019, was renewed two months later and set to go into production in March 2020.
Ross Matthews has some ideas on drag queens he’d like to see on the RuPaul’s Drag Race judges panel!
Oriana Sabatini stepped out in a dazzling ensemble for her red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival, attending the premiere of ‘The Shrouds.’ The Argentinian singer looked very much in love, joined by her romantic partner, soccer star Paulo Dybala. However, it was Oriana who stole the show wearing a stunning mermaid gown in emerald green.Oriana Sabatini in awe of her dream performance at the Gold Cup FinalOriana Sabatini and Paulo Dybala make it officialThe singer paired the look with a glamorous makeup look, including a soft pink lip and a cat eye.
A huge shake up to the BBC One schedule has seen the finale of The Repair Shop dropped from its original spot.The 13th series of the hit programme began airing in April was scheduled to draw to a close on Wednesday, 5 June at 8pm However, the last episode in the series - hosted by furniture restorer Jay Blades - will air at a much later date now. Instead, EastEnders will air in the 8pm slot on BBC One, instead of the hit soap's usual 7.30pm spot. It has been moved due to a D-Day Special from The One Show.
Chicago Fire is one of the most successful shows on NBC and it led to the inception of the Chicago franchise on the network.
Another Season of American Idol has come and gone. Season 22 crowned winner Abi Carter Sunday night, and judge Katy Perry bid the show farewell. Perry sat at the judges’ panel for seven seasons alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.
Sarah Wayne Callies is opening up about her experience filming Prison Break.
Demi Moore‘s tiny dog Pilaf is enjoying her time in the spotlight!
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses major plot developments across the entire first season of “X-Men ’97,” currently streaming on Disney+. To say Marvel fans have enjoyed the first season “X-Men ’97” — the continuation of the beloved animated series from the 1990s, widely credited for laying the foundation for the explosion of superhero cinema in the 2000s and 2010s — is a bit like saying Wolverine has a bit of an anger issue.
Bridgerton? It’s the question we’ve all been wondering in the lead-up to the latest drop of the Netflix show. Well, that and: How soon do Penelope () and Colin () hook up?!?The status of Phoebe Dynevor, who plays the eldest Bridgerton sister, has been uncertain ever since her onscreen husband Regé-Jean Page (Simon Basset) declared he wasn’t returning for season 2. The show went on without him, with throwaway lines that placed him at home rather than dealing with the Ton.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Thursday’s nights Academy of Country Music Awards program will provide further evidence that we are entering a Post country music period. But not as in “post-country,” let’s be clear… we’re talking about a Post Malone country era.
This is the face of a 'show off' drink driver who ploughed into an innocent motorcyclist, causing him to be thrown from his bike and sustain fatal injuries.
Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Tom Ball showed off his incredible new look and weight loss in a backstage video taken two years after the show.The 26 year old teacher shot to fame after competing in the 2022 series where he took to the stage to sing.Tom performed a rendition of Sam Smith’s Writing’s on the Wall and received a standing ovation from the judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon. Now, Tom looks completely different and fans were shocked by his appearance in a YouTube video where Tom announced he would be headlining at his local theatre.
Harry Shearer voices many characters on The Simpsons and was recently replaced as the voice of Dr. Hibbert.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Harry Shearer has voiced dozens of characters on Fox’s “The Simpsons,” from Mr. Burns to Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner, but he was replaced as the voice of Springfield physician Dr. Hibbert when producers of the show vowed in 2020 to no longer have white actors voice characters of color.
Men in Black star Rafe Spall is set to become a dad for the fourth time, confirming that he's in a relationship with his co-star Esther Smith - and they're expecting a baby! The actor, 41, stars in Apple TV+ comedy-drama Trying with his girlfriend Esther and were rumoured to be romantically involved back in 2022 after Rafe split from his wife the year before. On ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday, Rafe and Esther announced that they are expecting a child together. "I have to say, everybody always says what remarkable chemistry you two have," Lorraine Kelly said.